Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the 12k’s of Christmas Holiday Run to be held on Sunday, December 18, 2011. The following roads will be closed from 9:20 a.m. until the final athlete finishes at approximately 11:40 a.m.:

Intersection of Market Street, Central Way, Lake Shore Plaza and Lake Ave. W (Boat Launch access will not be available during this time)

North and Southbound lanes of Market Street from Waverly Way to Central Way

Waverly Way from Market Street to 6th Street West

5K Route

Eastbound lane of Central Way from 1st Street to Market Street

North and Southbound lanes of Lake Street from Central Way to Kirkland Ave.

East and Westbound lanes of Kirkland Ave. from Lake Street to Main Street

East and Westbound lanes of Kirkland Ave. from Lake Street S to Lake Shore Plaza Drive ending at Marina Park

The 12k’s of Christmas hosts 3,000 athletes during the event which includes a Kids Dash, 5K run/walk and 12K run. For event information go to www.explorekirkland.com. For permit information contact, Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland Parks & Community, 425-587-3347 or selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov.